A number of attempts have been made
over the years by tech businesses to find a way to keep an income
stream going. Some software companies put out new, improved versions
of their software based on consumer feedback, but when the adoption
rate was low, they needed to find another way to guarantee profit.
The subscription model in software is now widely used, and instead of
waiting for consumers to buy the latest version of their software,
they force it on the consumers through mandatory patches. It doesn't
matter if consumers preferred the former configuration and style,
they are forced into relearning the system and accepting the new
style. The old adage of “Don't fix it if it ain't broke” no
longer applies, because companies frequently issue mandatory
“upgrades” upon unwilling consumers. It's almost as if we no
longer have the right to select what we like—we have to accept
whatever they decide we should like at any given moment. Ultimately,
we consumers don't have to buy these products, but if we see
something we would like to own, shouldn't we get exactly that, with
full functionality and a long product lifespan, rather than having it
phased out of use or altered in peformance and appearance? Or should
I just be called “old fashioned” for this preference?
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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